Introduction Features The DS-DAC-100, DS-DAC-100m, and DS-DAC-10 are USB DAC units that support 1-bit DSD native playback* on Windows (ASIO) or Mac (Core Audio). By using it in conjunction with the “AudioGate” audio format conversion application, you can enjoy native playback of high-quality 1-bit DSD sound.

Installing the driver Use the KORG AudioGate and DS-DAC Setup program to install the driver and Audio- Gate. Downloading the driver The DS-DAC-10 driver software is common to the DS-DAC-100, DS-DAC-100m, and the DS- DAC-10. Access the following AudioGate 3 download page.

If, during installation, a message appeared to confirm whether or not to continue the in- stallation, click [Install]. In the KORG AudioGate and DS-DAC Setup panel that you downloaded, click “Install DS-DAC Driver” to start the installer. In the language selection menu, choose English;...

Note the location of the installation and the required space needed, and then click [Install]. Installation will begin. When installation has completed and the screen indicates “Preinstallation was success- ful. Click Next to continue,” click [Next >]. Preparations for installation are now complete. Click [Finish] to exit the installer.

Mac OS users In the KORG AudioGate and DS-DAC Setup panel that you downloaded, click “Install DS-DAC Driver” to start the installer. The following dialog box will appear; click [Con- tinue]. Depending on the version of the operating system, a screen allowing you to select the “Installation Destination”...

A dialog box will indicate “After this software has been installed, it will be necessary to restart your computer. OK to install now?” Click [Continue Installation]. Installation will begin, and a progress bar will appear. When the screen indicates “Installation has completed successfully,” click [Restart] to close the installer.

The Control panel is common to the DS-DAC-100, DS-DAC-100m, and the DS-DAC-10. Click the following: Windows start menu → All Programs → Korg → USB Audio Device → USB Audio Device Control Panel. The control panel shown below will appear.

In the Version tab, you can check the driver version and update the firmware Firmware updating is done using a dedicated application. The most recent system file for firmware updating can be downloaded to your computer from http://www.korg.com/prod- ucts/audio/audiogate3/. For the update procedure, refer to the release notes which are bundled together with the...

• DS-DAC-100: RCA or XLR • DS-DAC-100m: 3.5 mm stereo-mini • DS-DAC-10: RCA The DS-DAC-10 does have a digital output jack, but the output from that jack is only available for PCM playback; there will be no output from this jack during DSD playback.

From the menu, choose [Edit]-[Preferences...], and click the [Audio Devices] tab. In [Driver Type], choose “ASIO.” In [Driver Name], choose “Korg USB Audio Device Driver.” Set [Sample Rate] to “Auto” or to “5.6 MHz” or “2.8 MHz.” Add DSDIFF, DSF, or WSD files to the song list by dragging them in.

In [Driver Type], make sure that “Core Audio” is selected. In [Driver Name], choose “Korg USB Audio Device Driver.” Set [Sample Rate] to “Auto” or to “5.6 MHz” or “2.8 MHz.” Add DSDIFF, DSF, or WSD files to the song list by dragging them in.

Control Panel. Windows users Open the Windows Start menu → All Programs → Korg → USB Audio Device → USB Audio Device Control Panel. If the Driver and Firmware versions are displayed as -.-.- in the Version tab, the DS- DAC-100/100m/10 has not been correctly recognized.

• When using ASIO playback on Windows Click Start menu → All Programs → Korg → USB Audio Device → USB Audio Device Control Panel to open the Korg DS-DAC-10 Control Panel. In the Driver tab, adjust the Streaming Buffer size and ASIO Buffer Size to make them larger.